The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Over time I read about tow vehicles and the need (requirement?) to modify/improve/repair the standard suspension. I would be interested in -what vehicle do you own - make/model/year;how long have you owned this vehicle;how many Km has the vehicle covered;what ATM is the van you tow;appro...

Nelly · Nelly

Hello all - As my sister-in-law needs her breathing machine at night is a generator suitable for these machines. They hope to go up the Canning - any advice would be most welcome - thank you.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Just wondering if your van is fitted with standard screens or the better Midgie proof screens. We had lots of small insects entre through the standard stuff at night while away on our first trip. It was one of those things I did not think about at the time when placing the order. An over sight on my b...

dishlicker · dishlicker

This forum is one of the best. I have only been on it for a couple of yrs and during this time have found it to be informative and friendly. People are free coming with helpful information which can and does save time and money. I posted last weekend about a flushing problem in tech and low and be hold a fix wa...

Possum3 · Possum3

http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home/criimson/emergency_warning_message_nullarbor_issued_12_dec_13040000749.jsp

kiwijims · kiwijims

Hi All, I don't know if anyone else has noticed that they have not being notified of replies to their posts lately, I have been ticking the box to receive replies before posting topics but, the only way I can see any replies, is to log on and bring up my last post, then I find that there could be two or three re...

briche · briche

From us to you, wherever you are, wherever you will be, may you find the time to enjoy the journey. As you contempl next years adventures may you travel safe and live your life in the freedom that comes with this stage of your life. May you know the peace that comes your way and the encourgement when its ge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all just installed cb radio first time user with this device ! what I would like to know is what is the normal procedure when wishing to contact someone on the same wave band an example channel 40 truckie and I would like to get some information about road conditions or if its safe to pass etc etc .... s...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Finally retired and planning our first big trip around part of oz for a few months however long it takes !!!! Having said that I would love to hear of other peoples experiences when they first did that big retirement trip ... did it live up to your expectations or were there some things that came as a bit...

CC Bear · CC Bear

Heading to Adelaide on Friday, this will be our first major run. Wondering what tools every one takes for emergency or general maintenance. If there is a list just point me there please as the mind is a bit out this morning and it is not due to the red wine. wheel brace, bottle jack and small trolley jack on...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Hope you had a great weekend!! Is anyone using one of these water bladders as im thinking of using a 150ltr to put under the bed. Are they any good and would you recommend using one? Cheers Troy

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all With the okay from Cindy, I post a press release from a local club, Phil A new RV-Friendly overnighting location exclusively for self-contained RVs has opened in Tuncurry NSW. The Sporties Club on Beach Street, northern Tuncurry have opened up 2 areas, each capable of accommodating 6 medi...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer

brickies · brickies

Has I come onto the forum via the Grey nomad webpage I get to read some great story , Have a look the one today is about people stealing showers which has become a big issue have a read .

JohnR · JohnR

We are parked up at our "base camp" in the Central West of NSW at Peak Hill. Unfortunately we don't have room to park the Jayco "Off Street". And at this time of the year we have a "family Xmas" gathering prior to the "real" xmas. This is part of leading the Nomadic life style and having kids in the "Wild West...

kiwijims · kiwijims

On special today from ALDI........... $29.99 PrProduct Description Product DescriptionUp to 5km range75 channelsHandheld, 2-way talk radio10 call tonesRechargeable battery packs K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 10th of December 2016 10:46:28 AM

Crane · Crane

We have put our van in storage and have just purchased a cover. We are going to fit the cover tomorrow and will disconnect the battery & bring it home to maintain charge for the next 6 months. Q. Is there anything else we need to do with the solar ? Our handover was pathetic. I asked about a small box in...

jules47 · jules47

Found these pics on an old file in laptop - have no memory of having been there, or where I got them from - can anyone help? I thought Lost City NT? Bungle Bungles? Or maybe you took the photos? Thanks. -- Edited by jules47 on Friday 9th of December 2016 09:20:30 PM

Possum3 · Possum3

https://mr4x4.com.au/jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-fire-risk/

Girl Croc · Girl Croc

Has anyone else had ongoing problems with Retreat caravans... I seem to have the largest lemon... will never buy a new caravan again... will stick to used

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	I am interested..... (Preview) Gday... Over time I read about tow vehicles and the need (requirement?) to modify/improve/repair the standard suspension. I would be interested in -what vehicle do you own - make/model/year;how long have you owned this vehicle;how many Km has the vehicle covered;what ATM is the van you tow;appro...	rockylizard	20	1484	08:58 AM Dec 14, 2016 by PeterD
	Advice on breathing machines (Preview) Hello all - As my sister-in-law needs her breathing machine at night is a generator suitable for these machines. They hope to go up the Canning - any advice would be most welcome - thank you.	Nelly	10	815	02:06 AM Dec 14, 2016 by C00P
	Fly Screen's verses Midgie Screens (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering if your van is fitted with standard screens or the better Midgie proof screens. We had lots of small insects entre through the standard stuff at night while away on our first trip. It was one of those things I did not think about at the time when placing the order. An over sight on my b...	Hey Jim	6	1209	05:08 PM Dec 13, 2016 by Dhutime
	People are so informative. Thank you . (Preview) This forum is one of the best. I have only been on it for a couple of yrs and during this time have found it to be informative and friendly. People are free coming with helpful information which can and does save time and money. I posted last weekend about a flushing problem in tech and low and be hold a fix wa...	dishlicker	2	688	02:54 PM Dec 13, 2016 by JayDee
	Emergency warning on Nullabor (Preview) http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home/criimson/emergency_warning_message_nullarbor_issued_12_dec_13040000749.jsp	Possum3	5	862	11:28 AM Dec 13, 2016 by TheHeaths
	Not receiving notification of replies to posts ??? (Preview) Hi All, I don't know if anyone else has noticed that they have not being notified of replies to their posts lately, I have been ticking the box to receive replies before posting topics but, the only way I can see any replies, is to log on and bring up my last post, then I find that there could be two or three re...	kiwijims	5	1138	10:49 AM Dec 13, 2016 by kiwijims
	Christmas Greetings (Preview) From us to you, wherever you are, wherever you will be, may you find the time to enjoy the journey. As you contempl next years adventures may you travel safe and live your life in the freedom that comes with this stage of your life. May you know the peace that comes your way and the encourgement when its ge...	briche	4	609	10:24 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Moorey
	using a cb the right way (Preview) Hi all just installed cb radio first time user with this device ! what I would like to know is what is the normal procedure when wishing to contact someone on the same wave band an example channel 40 truckie and I would like to get some information about road conditions or if its safe to pass etc etc .... s...	goldenyears	16	1137	09:00 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Grubbygypsy
	BIG TRIP UP TO DARWIN ... ACROSS TO CAIRNS THEN WHERE EVER !!! (Preview) Finally retired and planning our first big trip around part of oz for a few months however long it takes !!!! Having said that I would love to hear of other peoples experiences when they first did that big retirement trip ... did it live up to your expectations or were there some things that came as a bit...	goldenyears	22	1039	08:54 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Grubbygypsy
	What tools to take ? (Preview) Heading to Adelaide on Friday, this will be our first major run. Wondering what tools every one takes for emergency or general maintenance. If there is a list just point me there please as the mind is a bit out this morning and it is not due to the red wine. wheel brace, bottle jack and small trolley jack on...	CC Bear	15	1084	12:12 AM Dec 13, 2016 by Lancelot Link
	Plastimo water tanks (Preview) Hi all. Hope you had a great weekend!! Is anyone using one of these water bladders as im thinking of using a 150ltr to put under the bed. Are they any good and would you recommend using one? Cheers Troy	tadau68	6	1383	06:14 PM Dec 12, 2016 by macka17
	Tuncurry NSW - a new RV Friendly site opened up for travellers (Preview) G'day all With the okay from Cindy, I post a press release from a local club, Phil A new RV-Friendly overnighting location exclusively for self-contained RVs has opened in Tuncurry NSW. The Sporties Club on Beach Street, northern Tuncurry have opened up 2 areas, each capable of accommodating 6 medi...	Ozzie_Traveller	7	1112	05:09 PM Dec 12, 2016 by Ozzie_Traveller
	Re call on Dometic portable fridge, freezer (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/dometic-australia-waeco-models-cf-40-cf-50-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer	Aus-Kiwi	0	634	04:19 PM Dec 12, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Grey nomads webpage (Preview) Has I come onto the forum via the Grey nomad webpage I get to read some great story , Have a look the one today is about people stealing showers which has become a big issue have a read .	brickies	13	1102	12:11 PM Dec 12, 2016 by brickies
	$1- a day? (Preview) We are parked up at our "base camp" in the Central West of NSW at Peak Hill. Unfortunately we don't have room to park the Jayco "Off Street". And at this time of the year we have a "family Xmas" gathering prior to the "real" xmas. This is part of leading the Nomadic life style and having kids in the "Wild West...	JohnR	5	1092	11:39 AM Dec 12, 2016 by brickies
	Two way Handhelds from ALDI (Preview) On special today from ALDI........... $29.99 PrProduct Description Product DescriptionUp to 5km range75 channelsHandheld, 2-way talk radio10 call tonesRechargeable battery packs K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 10th of December 2016 10:46:28 AM	kiwijims	10	4624	11:38 AM Dec 12, 2016 by aussie_paul
	What to do with battery & solar when storing van with a cover for months? (Preview) We have put our van in storage and have just purchased a cover. We are going to fit the cover tomorrow and will disconnect the battery & bring it home to maintain charge for the next 6 months. Q. Is there anything else we need to do with the solar ? Our handover was pathetic. I asked about a small box in...	Crane	2	700	12:37 AM Dec 12, 2016 by C00P
	Does anyone know where this is, please? (Preview) Found these pics on an old file in laptop - have no memory of having been there, or where I got them from - can anyone help? I thought Lost City NT? Bungle Bungles? Or maybe you took the photos? Thanks. -- Edited by jules47 on Friday 9th of December 2016 09:20:30 PM	jules47	14	1250	11:17 PM Dec 11, 2016 by jules47
	Jeep recall (Preview) https://mr4x4.com.au/jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-fire-risk/	Possum3	16	1628	09:56 PM Dec 11, 2016 by Bryan
	Retreat Caravans (Preview) Has anyone else had ongoing problems with Retreat caravans... I seem to have the largest lemon... will never buy a new caravan again... will stick to used	Girl Croc	10	4354	08:16 PM Dec 11, 2016 by Delta18
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